Alliance, Another Engagement!

Imperial Capital, the council hall of the Mittel Family.

An unprecedented solemnity and reverence permeated the air, yet a burgeoning ambition was also subtly revealed.

Today will be a day that changes the landscape of the Jia Ma Empire and even the Northwest Continent; it is a landmark day.

In the spacious hall, representatives from the most powerful forces in the Jia Ma Empire gathered together.

Jia Xingtian sat at the table with the two princesses. Yaoye and Yaoyue, one of them secretly glanced at Xiao Yan, while the other couldn't help but keep looking at Xiao Yan.

Jia Xingtian had already obtained some intelligence, and coupled with the fact that he had been awakened by Xiao Yan's three punches, he was now smiling with an expectant look on his face.

Clearly, he is now fully committed to supporting the alliance.

Mittel Teng Shan and Hai Bodong sat side by side, the former with a smile on his face, while the latter remained as cold as ever, though his gaze toward the head of the table held a hint of excitement.

Guild Master Fa Ma, accompanied by the vice-presidents of the Alchemist Guild, was visibly excited. His gaze frequently drifted to the young man in the main seat, who wore an alchemist's robe and a badge with six dazzling ripples on his chest, as if he were looking at a senior figure.

Let's not even mention the Mu Family and Nalan Family.

Yun Yun sat quietly beside Xiao Yan in the main seat, dressed in an elegant moon-white dress, exuding a gentle and noble temperament.

She would glance at the young man beside her from time to time, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection. Occasionally, her gaze would meet that of Ya Fei, who was sitting on the other side of Xiao Yan, and her alluring gaze would fall upon him. However, there was not much of a tense atmosphere between them; they simply nodded to each other tacitly.

They knew, of course, that their man had a history of romantic entanglements, but as long as he didn't start relationships and then abandon them, Yun Yun and Ya Fei, being caring older sisters, wouldn't make things difficult for Xiao Yan over such a trivial matter.

After all, this child already carries enough burdens, and they couldn't bear to let Xiao Yan suffer and waste his time on this.

Ya Fei attended the event in a magnificent gown that accentuated her breathtaking curves, resembling a blooming peony, stunningly beautiful.

Since Queen Medusa was going to run away with Xiao Yan, the only people Xiao Yan could trust here were his two close sisters, Ya Fei and Yun Yun.

Yun Shan, in a very pretentious manner, stepped in from outside and immediately sat down in the seat next to Yun Yun.

Having successfully advanced to the Dou Zong, he naturally engaged in some pleasantries.

Jia Xingtian was the first to lose his composure; his old face was filled with surprise and curiosity.

"Elder Yun! You... you really broke through?! That aura from the Misty Cloud Sect before..."

As the guardian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, and Peak Nine-Star Dou Emperor for many years, he was most sensitive to and most eager for the aura of the Dou Zong realm.

Both Mu Chen and Nalan Jie, Dou Wang expert, straightened their backs abruptly, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

Walking on air—that's the mark of Dou Zong powerhouse!

Yun Shan disappeared for so many years, yet not only did he return alive, he even crossed that insurmountable barrier?

"Heh, just lucky."

Yun Shan stroked his beard, a hint of smugness on his face, but his gaze drifted almost imperceptibly towards Xiao Yan in the main seat.

He knew perfectly well that if it weren't for his good disciple's intervention, he would probably have already been annihilated and become a dog or material of the Soul Hall.

"This time, it's all thanks to Xiao Yan..."

He glossed over the matter, subtly attributing the credit to Xiao Yan, but refrained from explicitly mentioning the Soul Hall.

"Congratulations, Sect Master Yun Shan!"

Fa Ma was the first to react, standing up and bowing respectfully.

The appearance of a Dou Zong powerhouse is a momentous event for the entire Jia Ma Empire! What's more, this Dou Zong is the former sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect.

From the perspective of faction, they should feel a stronger sense of belonging. In that case, even if Queen Medusa has some kind of conspiracy, Yun Shan can restrain her to some extent, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

A chorus of congratulations immediately filled the hall.

Mittel Teng Shan and Hai Bodong exchanged a glance, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

Hai Bodong was filled with emotion. The little guy he met in the Tagor Desert back then had grown to the point where he could influence the empire's structure and even help others break through to the Dou Zong realm. It was truly terrifying.

Clearly, they attributed the credit for Yun Shan's breakthrough to Xiao Yan.

However, before Yun Shan's performance could end, an indescribable, terrifying pressure suddenly descended!

This oppressive aura was cold, domineering, and filled with supreme majesty, as if a ferocious beast from ancient times had awakened.

The space inside the hall seemed to freeze, and the air became thick and heavy.

Those with weaker cultivation, such as Princess Yao Yue, turned pale instantly. If they hadn't been sitting, they would have been so frightened by the other party's aura that they would have knelt down.

Even Jia Xingtian, a Peak Dou Emperor, Hai Bodong, Seven-Star Dou Emperor, and Yun Shan, who had just advanced to Dou Zong, felt a tremor and pressure originating from the depths of their souls!

Everyone looked up in shock!

At the entrance of the main hall, a figure of unparalleled elegance had appeared.

She wore an extremely luxurious purple brocade robe, on which ancient serpent patterns embroidered with gold thread meandered and coiled, flowing with a restrained and noble radiance under the light.

Her beauty was so alluring that it could eclipse the heavens and earth; her narrow, beautiful eyes held a cold and arrogant disdain for the world.

It was Medusa, the Snake-Person Queen!

Her arrival went unnoticed by any guards; she appeared there silently, yet seemed to become the center of the entire world.

That powerful aura, far surpassing that of an ordinary Dou Zong, spread out without any concealment, like an invisible tide, washing over the minds of everyone in the hall.

Yun Shan's pupils suddenly contracted!

This aura... is in no way inferior to that of the strange Soul Hall Protector Wu Protector who controlled him that day!

The slight arrogance that Yun Shan had finally developed due to his advancement to the Dou Zong realm and the flattery of others vanished instantly in the face of this oppressive aura.

He subconsciously restrained his aura, and even his straight back hunched slightly to show respect and caution.

He felt a chill run down his spine:

Queen Medusa succeeded too...

Jia Xingtian was deeply shaken, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back. He was extremely grateful that he had ultimately chosen to submit.

The aura of this Queen Medusa clearly reminded Hai Bodong of the fear of being dominated back then.

"I knew you'd be good since you were a kid!"

Hai Bodong nudged Xiao Yan slightly with his elbow.

Ya Fei naturally didn't have much of a grudge against Xiao Yan, who was one of the two legitimate empresses in his previous life. After all, she was the one who ate the first meal with him!

Yun Yun calmly looked at Medusa and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Inside the main hall, you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were focused on the purple figure, but with a cold snort from Queen Medusa, they were all forced to look away.

They couldn't understand how Xiao Yan had developed such a good relationship with such a difficult woman, but if they couldn't afford to offend her, couldn't they at least avoid her?

Queen Medusa's icy gaze swept across the hall, finally landing on Xiao Yan sat in the main seat.

Her cold, arrogant gaze seemed to soften slightly, but she still retained the noble and awe-inspiring air of Medusa.

She moved gracefully, ignoring the awe-inspiring gazes around her, and walked straight to the main seating area. Then, in front of everyone, she transformed her Dou Qi into a chair and sat down behind Xiao Yan, on the side next to Ya Fei.

He didn't even bother to greet everyone.

Hai Bodong cowered to the side, not daring to move.

The others weren't much better off; only Yun Yun and Ya Fei received special treatment from Queen Medusa.

Why? Because they're both Xiao Yan's women.

At this moment, Xiao Yan gently raised his hand, and an invisible, gentle force swept across the entire area, quieting everyone down and drawing their attention to him.

He then stood up, his young face displaying a composure and dignity beyond his years.

"Now that everyone is here, I'll get straight to the point."

"Gentlemen, we gather here today to plan for the future. The Jia Ma Empire is located in the northwest corner and has limited resources. If we fight alone, we will never achieve great things. Only by uniting and consolidating our strength can we expand outward, seize more resources, and enable our forces, and indeed the entire empire, to embark on a path to greater power."

He paused for a moment, then said with great enthusiasm:

"Therefore, I propose that the alliance be established immediately, named the Yan Alliance! As for the leader, I believe I am the most suitable. What do you all think?"

Xiao Yan was too lazy to come up with another name for the alliance, so he just used the one that was already taken.

Everyone had already decided to join Xiao Yan's alliance; today was merely a formality.

A glint flashed in Jia Xingtian's eyes, and he clapped his hands, saying:

"Excellent! Mr. Xiao Yan's words resonate deeply with me! The Empire has been weak for many years; it's time to unite as one! The Jia Ma Imperial Family will give its full support in this regard!"

He had already been awakened by Xiao Yan, and having witnessed Yun Shan's breakthrough and Xiao Yan's terrifying potential, he knew that clinging to this powerful figure was the right thing to do.

Yaoye's eyes sparkled with admiration, while Yaoyue's face flushed slightly as she looked at Xiao Yan with adoration.

"Hehe, the Mittel Family has always been the Alliance Leader's most loyal ally and strongest backer!"

Mittel Teng Shan also stood up with a smile to express his opinion, and Hai Bodong, though silent, nodded calmly.

Ya Fei smiled charmingly, her eyes sparkling with allure. There was no need for further words between her and Xiao Yan.

Fa Ma also received Xiao Yan's promise to go to the Danta for further studies, and at this moment his beard was trembling:

"The Alchemist Guild fully supports Alliance Leader Xiao's grand alliance plan!"

"The entire Misty Cloud Sect will naturally provide full support to the Deputy Sect Leader."

Yun Yun spoke gently yet firmly, her voice not loud but clear and powerful.

Yun Shan also said in a deep voice:

"The Alliance Leader's vision is truly remarkable, and our Misty Cloud Sect naturally has no objections."

The statements from the two highest-ranking figures of the Misty Cloud Sect laid the foundation for the formation of the alliance.

"The Snake-Person Tribe will always stand with Xiao Yan."

Queen Medusa also spoke calmly.

The pressure was instantly placed on the Mu Family and Nalan Family, as these were the only two families without a single Dou Emperor, but they truly had no other choice.

The heads of the two families also stood up, cupped their hands, and said, "The Mu Family and the Nalan Family are also willing to join the alliance!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face, and he continued:

"As the alliance is newly formed, its bylaws need to be carefully drafted. The primary task is to establish the core structure, resource integration plan, power allocation, and obligation assumption."

As he spoke, he looked at Ya Fei and Yun Yun:

"Sister Ya Fei, who leads the Mittel Family, is adept at operations, and Sister Misty Cloud Sect, is highly experienced. We entrust the crucial task of integrating scheduling and coordinating resource allocation in the early stages of the alliance to you two."

This means entrusting the two vital pillars of domestic affairs and the economy to one's most trusted partner.

Ya Fei Yanran and rose with elegant poise. "Ya Fei will certainly not fail her husband's expectations."

Yun Yun nodded slightly, her pretty face blushing. "Yun Yun will not fail her husband's expectations."

They're not even going to act anymore!

Queen Medusa narrowed her eyes, but ultimately said nothing.

Anyway, she'll be following Xiao Yan to explore the continent after that. These two younger sisters have worked very hard taking care of the house, so there's no need to be stingy and make things difficult for them.

"President Fa Ma," Xiao Yan turned to the Alchemist Guild, "The supply of pills and the construction of the alchemist training system within the alliance are fundamental, and I entrust them entirely to you, President. Later, I will have Elder Gu He coordinate with you on this matter and come up with a set of regulations as soon as possible."

Upon hearing the mention of Gu He, Fa Ma stiffened again. It seemed that even Gu He had submitted to Xiao Yan!

Xiao Yan then looked at Jia Xingtian:

"Elder Jia, the matter of the alliance's military integration, especially in dealing with the future Sect Assembly and possible imperial-level conflicts, will require your continued attention and coordination of the various forces."

"Rest assured, Alliance Leader, the Jia Ma Imperial Family will serve the Alliance with all its might!"

Jia Xingtian patted his chest and agreed.

Finally, Xiao Yan's gaze swept over Mu Chen and Nalan Jie:

"Mu Family, Nalan Family, in the early stages of the alliance, intelligence networks and local coordination are equally indispensable. These two matters are of great importance, so I urge you both to devote yourselves to them."

Although they were given a relatively minor task, given their power, it would still take them a long time to accomplish it.

"As for the Snake-Person Tribe, I will personally take charge. In the meantime, I will begin arranging Snake-Person Tribe migration and inter-racial integration. However, this matter needs to be done step by step, and I hope you will all put in your best efforts."

After giving his final instructions, Xiao Yan took the hands of Queen Medusa and Yun Yun.

"In addition, there are two other things. The day after tomorrow, I will be getting engaged to Sect Master Yun Yun at the Misty Cloud Sect. I hope we can all enjoy a drink together then. A month and a half later, I will be getting engaged to Queen Medusa in Wutan City. If you are free then, you are welcome to come and visit."

Xiao Yan held one in each hand, and said with a smile on his face.

In front of everyone, Yun Yun blushed and lowered her head. Even the usually cold-faced Queen Medusa had two blushes on her cheeks. Her cold and beautiful appearance mixed with shyness stunned everyone.

Goodness gracious, who has ever seen Queen Medusa so shy and captivating?

Xiao Yan is truly amazing!

He even won over Queen Medusa!

Although Ya Fei couldn't hold Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan hand, she was already engaged to him, so she didn't feel any dissatisfaction or jealousy. She simply looked at her two sisters with a blessing on her face.

After everyone realized what was happening, they all offered their congratulations, except for Nalan Jie, whose smile seemed a little stiff.

But he was helpless; Nalan Yanran was still at the Gate of Life and Death!